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humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
steppe | n: a vast, wide, and usually treeless plain, typically found in semi-arid or arid regions, characterized by fertile soil and grassy vegetation, often used for grazing livestock; an expansive and open grassland ecosystem found in Eurasia and North America | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
literally | adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
dispatch | v: to send someone or something somewhere for a particular purpose; to send a message or piece of information | |
robotic | adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots | |
spacecraft | n: a vehicle designed to travel through space, typically carrying astronauts or scientific instruments | |
asteroid | n: (also “planetoid”) a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter | |
rendezvous | n: a meeting or appointment that has been arranged beforehand; a gathering of people in a pre-arranged location | |
comet | n: a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that goes around the sun | |
formerly | adv: in the past; previously; at a previous time, or in a previous state | |
voyage | n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space | |
cosmic | adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
solar | adj: of, from, or relating to the sun | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
investigation | n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
interplanetary | adj: relating to or occurring between planets, particularly regarding space travel or communication | |
glide | v: to move smoothly and effortlessly | |
orbit | n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels | |
outpost | n: a small military camp at some distance from the main army, used mainly to observe an enemy’s movements, etc. | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
splendor | n: great brightness; brilliant or stunning appearance; magnificence | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
disk | n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music | |
spiral | n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around | |
galaxy | n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity | |
nebula | n: a cloud of gas and dust in space, visible in the night sky, typically as a diffuse light source | |
composite | adj: made up of different parts, elements, or substances; (noun) something made from two or more different substances | |
whirlpool | n: a rapidly rotating mass of water or air, especially one in a river or sea, causing a suction or vortex | |
telescope | n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects | |
metaphor | n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity | |
interconnect | v: to connect similar things | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
expedition | n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
accompany | v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
accompaniment | n: something that is added to or goes along with something else as a supplement, complement, or support; music played or sung along with a solo instrument or vocalist | |
vertical | adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line | |
standout | n: a person or thing that is exceptionally good, impressive, or noticeable amidst others; something that stands out from the rest; (adjective) particularly prominent, noticeable, or superior in comparison to others in a group or context | |
titanic | adj: of or having a great size, power, or influence; of or relating to Titanium (= a light, strong grey, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metallic element) | |
expanse | n: a substance, such as water or oil, that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
unexplored | adj: not yet examined, investigated, or studied; lacking in knowledge or information; unknown or undiscovered | |
terrain | n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests | |
remaining | adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition | |
intrigue | v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
nitrogen | n: a chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a highly reactive element that forms part of many compounds, including amino acids and proteins | |
suffuse | v: to spread or diffuse through something, typically about quality such as light or color; to permeate or fill with a particular emotion or feeling | |
organic | adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals | |
methane | n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
ethane | n: a colorless, odorless hydrocarbon gas with the molecular formula C2H6 that is a basic component of natural gas and is used as a fuel source and in the production of chemicals | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
haze | n: atmospheric moisture, dust, or smoke that makes it less clear; a state of mental confusion caused by lack of clarity | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
ubiquitous | adj: being or existing everywhere at once | |
envelop | v: to surround and cover completely; to encase | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
surmise | v: to guess or assume something based on incomplete or limited information; to make an educated guess or inference based on what is known | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
drift | v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction | |
sludge | n: a thick, wet mixture of liquid and solid matter, typically one that is unpleasant or harmful | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
tar | n: a thick, sticky substance that is dark in color and is commonly used for road surfacing or as a material for roofing; a common byproduct of burning coal or wood | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
liquid | n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
condense | v: to reduce the volume or size of something, often by removing water or other liquid; to make something shorter, more concise, or more concentrated | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
bizarre | adj: very strange or unusual | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
sunlight | n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
carve | v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply | |
gully | n: deep water-cut trench, especially after a prolonged downpour | |
cataract | n: a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision; a large waterfall | |
canyon | n: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river | |
basin | n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids | |
crater | n: a huge bowl-shaped cavity in the earth or an object in space, usually created by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite | |
peak | n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain | |
lowland | n: low-lying country or region | |
twilight | n: the soft, diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, either from sunrise to sunrise or sunset to sunset | |
eerie | adj: strange, or frightening; suggestive of the supernatural | |
misty | adj: characterized by, obscured by, or enveloped in mist or fog; hazy or unclear, often referring to the quality of a memory or thought | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
shore | n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid | |
brim | n: the top edge of a cup, bowl, or other containers; a circular projecting edge at the bottom of a hat | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
adventure | n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous | |
extensive | adj: covering a large area; having a wide range | |
backlit | adj: with light shining from behind; (noun) light from behind | |
backdrop | n: a painted or photographed scene or setting that is used as a background for a stage, film, or other performance | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
mystification | n: the act or process of making something difficult to understand or explain, often to deceive or manipulate | |
sinuous | adj: having a winding or curving shape or path; characterized by graceful and smooth curves; metaphorically, describing someone’s behavior as devious or indirect | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
tectonic | adj: relating to the structure of the Earth’s crust and the large-scale processes that occur as a result of movements within it | |
linear | adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph | |
fracture | n: the breaking or cracking of a rigid material or object such as bone | |
alter | v: to cause to change or make different | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
highlight | v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
probe | n: a tool used for testing or examining, especially for medical or scientific purposes, or an exploratory mission to a planet or other celestial body; (verb) to investigate, examine, or search into something | |
descend | v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood | |
emphasize | v: to give or show particular importance to something | |
significance | n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
celebrated | adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes | |
tick | n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
parade | n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
presentation | n: the act of formally introducing or displaying something to others; the manner in which something is presented or given visually, verbally, or otherwise | |
accent | n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance | |
germ | n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
demonstration | n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others | |
unite | v: to come or join together as one; to combine or merge separate elements, individuals, or groups into a single entity or whole; to form a union or alliance | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
union | n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together | |
colossal | adj: extremely large and impressive | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
undertaking | n: a task, business, assignment, or project, especially one that is essential or challenging | |
unreachable | adj: not able to be reached or accessed; beyond one’s physical or logistical ability to contact or approach | |
touched | adj: affected emotionally or mentally; moved; showing a slight change or alteration | |
bump | v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
measurement | n: the act or process of finding something’s size, quantity, or degree | |
panoramic | adj: relating to an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area; all-encompassing | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
ambiguous | adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided | |
geology | n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks | |
dendrite | n: a branched, tree-like structure that extends from a neuron (= nerve cell) and receives signals from other neurons and sensory receptors | |
drainage | n: the process of draining or the condition of being drained; the natural or artificial removal of water from an area or a system, usually due to rainfall or melting snow | |
converge | v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet | |
drain | v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it | |
shoreline | n: a line that separates land and sea | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
altitude | n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
pebble | n: a small, smooth, rounded rock, especially one worn by the action of water | |
sink | v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
consolidate | v: to make something more vital, more solid, or more certain | |
highland | adj: an area of elevated land or hilly terrain | |
low-lying | adj: situated at or near ground level; located in an area that is susceptible to flooding or inundation; having a position, status, or condition that is humble or inferior in relation to others | |
puzzling | adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious | |
dune | n: a hill or ridge of sand that is formed by the wind and found in deserts, coastal areas, or other locations with loose, sandy soil | |
equator | n: an line of latitude that separates Earth’s northern and southern hemispheres and has a radius of around 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles) | |
meter | n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
polar | adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites | |
pole | n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
mystical | adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding | |
exotic | adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing | |
alien | n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere | |
formation | n: the way something is created naturally or the way it has been arranged | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
rival | n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
wreck | n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident | |
lode | n: a rich deposit or source of something valuable, typically minerals or ores | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
composition | n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone | |
moreover | adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before | |
elevate | v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position | |
tropical | adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
jet | n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances | |
icy | adj: covered with ice or frost; very cold; lacking warmth or friendliness | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
faint | adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak | |
plume | n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
erupt | v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently | |
excess | n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable | |
stumble | v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily | |
holy | adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion | |
grail | n: a sacred or highly prized object, often associated with a quest or search for something elusive or unattainable | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
exploration | n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place | |
potentially | adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly | |
suitable | adj: fit or appropriate; proper; adapted | |
organism | n: a tiny living thing | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
genesis | n: the origin or beginning of something; the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and humankind | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
inference | n: a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning; a deduction or assumption | |
staggering | adj: so shocking as to stun or overwhelm | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
teem | v: to be abuzz; to move in large numbers; to fall heavily | |
precious | adj: uncommon and extremely valuable | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
alert | v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action | |
coherent | adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand | |
forgiveness | n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion | |
astronaut | n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
eclipse | n: an obscuring of one celestial body by another, often used to describe a lunar or solar eclipse; a period of obscurity or decline, often used to describe a decline in popularity or influence; (verb) to surpass, overshadow, or outshine someone or something | |
refract | v: to bend or alter the direction of light, sound, or particles as they pass through different substances or mediums; to cause something to appear distorted or altered | |
exhale | v: to breathe out air or vapor from the lungs or mouth; to release or emit something slowly or gently | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
cradle | n: a small bed for an infant, often designed to rock back and forth; a place or region where something begins or originates | |
afar | adv: at or to a great distance; far away | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. |